AA FOUNDRIES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AA FOUNDRIES, INC. — a aluminum foundries (except die-casting) facility located at 231 VIRGINIA BLVD., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 62 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-10-24.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $70,200.00 is more than 10.9× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331524). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 62 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 24, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 31, 2012. Of the 62 total citations, 15 (24%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $70,200.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,132.26 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of AA Foundries, Inc. revealed a staggering 62 citations,
This facility's $70,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331524 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,273.
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What OSHA violations was AA FOUNDRIES, INC. cited for?
AA FOUNDRIES, INC. received 62 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,200.00. The inspection opened on 2011-10-24.
How much was AA FOUNDRIES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,200.00 against AA FOUNDRIES, INC. in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Average per citation: $1,132.26.
Is AA FOUNDRIES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AA FOUNDRIES, INC. has a risk score of 39 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $70,200.00 is above the industry average.